Eat this: Dine locally, eat globally at Ports of Call

Get a burger with bacon and brie at Ports of Call Bistro in Southport.

Published: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:29 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11:29 a.m.

Head to Ports of Call Bistro and Market in Southport and you may feel you’re traveling well beyond Southeastern North Carolina. The restaurant’s stated goal is “to provide the finest dining experience with impeccable service amidst a beautiful setting where our guests feel both transported and at home.”

The menu, which changes seasonally, focuses on global flavors and the cuisine of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Greece, as well as American dishes. The bakery offers artisanal breads, rolls, dessert breads, bars and cookies. The dinner menu includes a variety of tapas and entrees including seafood, pork tenderloin, Mumbai chicken and Danish baby back ribs.

Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and for Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

<p>Head to Ports of Call Bistro and Market in Southport and you may feel you're traveling well beyond Southeastern North Carolina. The restaurant's stated goal is “to provide the finest dining experience with impeccable service amidst a beautiful setting where our guests feel both transported and at home.”</p><p>The menu, which changes seasonally, focuses on global flavors and the cuisine of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Greece, as well as American dishes. The bakery offers artisanal breads, rolls, dessert breads, bars and cookies. The dinner menu includes a variety of tapas and entrees including seafood, pork tenderloin, Mumbai chicken and Danish baby back ribs. </p><p>Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and for Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p><p>Details, reservations: (910) 457-4544. Menus at www.portsofcallbistro.com.</p>